Artificial Intelligence offers more chance for harm than good, most Marylanders agreed, based on a new University of Maryland, Baltimore County, poll released today.

More than 90% of respondents said they were either somewhat or very concerned about the spread of misinformation and political propaganda fueled by AI, as well as threats such as identity theft, deepfake videos, and impersonation. Those anxieties extended beyond politics — over 80% expressed unease about declining face-to-face social interactions and the technology’s possible erosion of education, critical thinking, and learning. A similar share also voiced concern that AI could displace human workers.

Overall, a clear majority — 58% — said AI will harm society, while just 30% believed it would be beneficial.

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